Big increases in prescription drugs

September 23, 2015 11:09 AM

Click through the slideshow above to see some examples of prescription drugs that have seen major price increases.

Click through the slideshow above to see some examples of prescription drugs that have seen major price increases.

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The cost of Xyrem, used to treat narcolepsy, increased 841% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Xyrem, used to treat narcolepsy, increased 841% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Xyrem , used to treat narcolepsy, increased 841% from... Photo-8679595.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Humulin R U-500, used to treat diabetes, increased 354% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg. From 2010 to 2015, the cost of a 20mL vial increased $1,140. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015) less

The cost of Humulin R U-500, used to treat diabetes, increased 354% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg. From 2010 to 2015, the cost of a 20mL vial increased $1,140. Pricing based on ... more

The cost of Humulin R U-500 , used to treat diabetes, increased... Photo-8679591.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of EpiPen, used to treat allergic reactions, increased 222% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of EpiPen, used to treat allergic reactions, increased 222% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

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The cost of EpiPen , used to treat allergic reactions, increased... Photo-7786956.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Viagara, used to treat impotence, increased 159% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Viagara, used to treat impotence, increased 159% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

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The cost of Viagara , used to treat impotence, increased 159% from... Photo-8415291.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Gleevec, used to treat leukemia, increased 158% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Gleevec, used to treat leukemia, increased 158% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Gleevec , used to treat leukemia, increased 158% from... Photo-8679601.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Avonex, used to treat multiple sclerosis, increased 147% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Avonex, used to treat multiple sclerosis, increased 147% from 2007 to 2014. Source: DRX, data compiled by Bloomberg.

The cost of Avonex , used to treat multiple sclerosis, increased... Photo-8679604.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Novolog, 10 mL vial, used to treat diabetes, has increased $150 from 2010 to 2015. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

The cost of Novolog, 10 mL vial, used to treat diabetes, has increased $150 from 2010 to 2015. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

The cost of Victoza, 18 mg/3mL pre-filled pen, used to treat diabetes, increased $333 from 2010 to 2015. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

The cost of Victoza, 18 mg/3mL pre-filled pen, used to treat diabetes, increased $333 from 2010 to 2015. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

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The annual cost of Glumetza, 1000mg tablet, used to treat diabetes, increased by $85,500 from 2014 to 2015, based on typical dose. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

The annual cost of Glumetza, 1000mg tablet, used to treat diabetes, increased by $85,500 from 2014 to 2015, based on typical dose. Pricing based on Medispan AWP (August 2015)

The annual cost of Glumetza , 1000mg tablet, used to treat... Photo-8679600.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of Daraprim, used to treat a parasitic infection, increased this week from $13.50 per tablet to $750. Outrage expressed by Hillary Clinton and others prompted Turing Pharmaceuticals to state they would lower the cost of the drug. less

The cost of Daraprim, used to treat a parasitic infection, increased this week from $13.50 per tablet to $750. Outrage expressed by Hillary Clinton and others prompted Turing Pharmaceuticals to state they would ... more

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The cost of Daraprim , used to treat a parasitic infection,... Photo-8679593.117410 - Times Union

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The cost of the asthma medication albuterol sulfate jumped from $11 to $434 in the last year.

The cost of the asthma medication albuterol sulfate jumped from $11 to $434 in the last year.